Children's Books by Celebrities
Why not have some fun reading children's books even as an adult?! Actors, TV show hosts, singers, athletes, and more want to share their illustrated stories from their homes to yours. I would bet one of your favorite famous people are amongst the list. Sing along with Kelly Clarkson and Hilary Duff, laugh out loud with Jimmy Kimmel and BJ Novak, or get inspired by the successful Serena Williams and Lebron James.
Be the cool mom and dad you know are. Or aunt / uncle even. It's the perfect gift to families with children as well. These professional performers have fun and light-hearted narratives just waiting to be read to families! Check out the children's books by celebrities now.
Gift one of these children's book by celebrities!
A Bear to Share
by Jessica Alba - Alicia Más - Kelly Sawyer Patricof - Norah Weinstein
Business leader, actor, and Baby2Baby ambassador Jessica Alba and Baby2Baby co-CEOs Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein deliver the important message of giving back from an early age through this tender and delightful story.
Elbow Grease
by John Cena - Howard McWilliam
THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
From superstar entertainer John Cena comes a new picture-book series all about perseverance and believing in yourself, featuring a little monster truck named Elbow Grease!
What Will I Do with My Love Today?
by Kristin Chenoweth - Maine Diaz
Broadway and screen star Kristin Chenoweth's whimsical adventure about adoption reminds kids they have an abundance of love and kindness to share, whether adopting a pet or expanding their family.
Through delightful rhyme and examples of child-friendly (and pup-friendly!) acts of generosity and kindness, Chenoweth shares the powerful message that the more love you give, the more love you get back! This read-aloud picture book.
River Rose and the Magical Lullaby
by Kelly Clarkson - Laura Hughes
New York Times Bestseller!
The original Idol, Grammy Award-winning singing sensation Kelly Clarkson, makes her picture book debut with this enchanting story inspired by her own daughter, River Rose. The book comes complete with a link so you can listen to an original lullaby written and performed by Kelly herself.
Today I Feel Silly & Other Moods That Make My Day
by Jamie Lee Curtis - Laura Cornell
Silly, cranky, excited, or sad -- everyone has moods that can change each day. Jamie Lee Curtis' zany and touching verse, paired with Laura Cornell's whimsical and original illustrations, help kids explore, identify, and even have fun with their ever-changing moods.
My Little Brave Girl
by Hilary Duff - Kelsey Garrity-Riley
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Actress, singer, and mother Hilary Duff offers a beautiful and inspiring picture book about bravery and love -- a perfect mother-daughter read-aloud!
The world is big, my little brave girl.
It's all here for you.
My Little Sweet Boy
by Hilary Duff - Kelsey Garrity-Riley
Actress, singer, mother, and New York Times bestselling author of My Little Brave Girl, Hilary Duff returns with an inspiring picture book filled with the dreams she has for her own son. A perfect parent-child read-aloud!
The sky has so much to show you, my little sweet boy.
Let every color, shape, and season fill your world.
Jimmy Fallon's Mama and Dada Boxed Set
by Jimmy Fallon - Miguel Ordóñez
Now for the first time, Jimmy Fallon's two #1 New York Times bestselling books, Your Baby's First Word Will Be Dada and Everything Is Mama, are available together in an adorable boxed set. A perfect gift for new parents!
Jimmy Fallon, one of the most popular entertainers in the world and NBC's Tonight Show host, was on a mission with his first children's book to have every baby's first word be DADA. And it worked! A lot of babies' first words were DADA. However, everything after that was MAMA.
Includes
- (1) copy of YOUR BABY'S FIRST WORD WILL BE DADA
- (1) copy of EVERYTHING IS MAMA
Nana Loves You More
by Jimmy Fallon - Miguel Ordóñez
Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC's The Tonight Show and #1 New York Times bestselling author, is back with a book for grandmothers.
NANA loves you more!
The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be
by Joanna Gaines - Julianna Swaney
In the #1 New York Times bestseller, The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be, Joanna Gaines celebrates how creativity and acceptance can come together to make for a bright and beautiful adventure.
Together with Joanna, you and your kids will take a journey of growth and imagination as you learn in full color to:
- celebrate every child's one-of-a-kind strengths and differences;
- embrace teamwork;
- share our talents and abilities to make everything more beautiful; and
- end a helping hand and do our best to show kindness and take care of one another.
I Don't Want to Read This Book
by Max Greenfield - Mike Lowery
From actor Max Greenfield (from television's New Girl) comes a hilarious picture book for every child who thinks they don't like to read books (and all the kids--and grownups--who do).
Words, sentences, and even worse, paragraphs fill up books. Ugh! So what's a reluctant reader to do? Actor Max Greenfield (New Girl) and New York Times bestselling illustrator Mike Lowery bring the energy and laugh-out-loud fun out for every child (and parent) who thinks they don't want to read a book.
I Don't Want to Read This Book Aloud
by Max Greenfield - Mike Lowery
Another hilarious picture book from actor Max Greenfield, author of I Don't Want To Read This Book and This Book Is Not a Present, dedicated to introverts of all ages, about the horrors of reading aloud.
I Promise
by Lebron James - Niña Mata
An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant Indie Bestseller!
*An Amazon Best Book of the Year * A B&N Best Book of the Year*
Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the key to a better future is to excel in school, do your best, and keep your family close.
Serious Goose
by Jimmy Kimmel
Meet a very Serious Goose in late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's first fun and funny picture book! There is nothing silly about this goose. You CANNOT make her laugh, so DON'T EVEN TRY!
Written, illustrated, and lettered by Jimmy Kimmel, this picture book challenges young readers to bring the silly out of a very Serious Goose. Inspired by Jimmy's nickname for his kids, The Serious Goose reminds us to be silly in a serious way. Put your little comedians in front of a mylar mirror and challenge them to make this no-nonsense goose smile.
Please, Baby, Please
by Spike Lee - Tonya Lewis Lee - Kadir Nelson
From moments fussy to fond, Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Spike Lee and his wife, producer Tonya Lewis Lee, present a behind-the-scenes look at the chills, spills, and unequivocal thrills of bringing up baby!
Vivid illustrations from celebrated artist Kadir Nelson evoke toddlerhood from sandbox to high chair to crib, and families everywhere will delight in sharing these exuberant moments again and again.
C Is for Country
by Lil Nas X Lil Nas X - Theodore Taylor
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - It's time to saddle up! Lil Nas X, the chart-topping music icon and internet sensation behind the hit single "Old Town Road," has crafted an empowering alphabet adventure that shows off his signature "S is for Swagger" and "X is for eXtra" energy in a kid-friendly picture book that is one of a kind--just like him!
I'm Not Scared, You're Scared
by Seth Meyers - Rob Sayegh
From the incomparable host of "Late Night with Seth Meyers" comes a hilarious new picture book.
When you're a bear who is easily scared, it's hard to have friends. Fortunately, Bear has one: Rabbit, who is very brave. One day, Rabbit urges Bear to face his fears and embark on an adventure together. However, things don't entirely go as planned, and the two friends learn the true meaning of bravery.
The Book with No Pictures
by B J Novak
A #1 New York Times bestseller, this innovative and wildly funny read-aloud by award-winning humorist/actor B.J. Novak will turn any reader into a comedian--a perfect gift for any special occasion!
You might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious. Except . . . here's how books work. Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud. Even if the words say . . .
BLORK. Or BLUURF.
Coat of Many Colors
by Dolly Parton - Brooke Boynton Hughes
Dolly Parton lends the lyrics of her classic song "Coat of Many Colors" to this heartfelt picture book for young readers.
Country music legend Dolly Parton's rural upbringing in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee provides the backdrop for this special picture book. Using lyrics from her classic song "Coat of Many Colors," the book tells the story of a young girl in need of a warm winter coat. When her mother sews her a coat made of rags, the girl is mocked by classmates for being poor. But Parton's trademark positivity carries through to the end as the girl realizes that her coat was made with love "in every stitch."
Natalie Portman's Fables
by Natalie Portman - Janna Mattia
Academy Award-winning actress, director, producer, and activist Natalie Portman retells three classic fables and imbues them with wit and wisdom in this New York Times bestselling book.
From realizing that there is no "right" way to live to respecting our planet and learning what really makes someone a winner, the messages at the heart of Natalie Portman's Fables are modern takes on timeless life lessons.
Sweet Child O' Mine
by Guns N' Roses - Jennifer Zivoin
She's got a smile that it seems to me Reminds me of childhood memories...
The first and only picture-book interpretation of Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine" lyrics, inspired by the adventures of Maya and Natalia Rose, two young girls who have grown up touring with the band!
The One and Only Sparkella
by Channing Tatum - Kim Barnes
An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! A Publishers Weekly Bestseller!
Leading actor, producer and director Channing Tatum's picture book debut, The One and Only Sparkella is a charming ode to self-esteem and the love between a father and daughter--illustrated by Kim Barnes.
Ella is excited for her first day at a new school.
She can't wait to meet the other kids and share her sparkly personality. But her first day doesn't go quite as planned: Her new classmates don't like her disco-ball shoes, her PB&J-with-sprinkles sandwich, or her rainbow-y unicorn painting.
Shady Baby Feels: A First Book of Emotions
by Gabrielle Union-Wade - Tara Nicole Whitaker - Dwyane Wade Jr.
Learn about feelings and emotions with Shady Baby in this board book created by the bestselling team of Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade, and Tara Nicole Whitaker!
Shady Baby is baking cupcakes, and she has some feelings about the process. From excitement or boredom, Shady Baby expresses nine common emotions. Perfect for the youngest of readers, this book will inspire kids to discuss their multitude of feelings in a kid-friendly, accessible format.
The Adventures of Qai Qai
by Serena Williams - Yesenia Moises
From superstar athlete, record breaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist (and mama) Serena Williams, comes a magical picture book in which a little girl learns to believe in herself with the help of her doll and best friend, Qai Qai.
"Don't be scared, Best Friend! I'm right here with you, always!"
"But what if I'm not good enough?"
"Girl!" Qai Qai answered. “You're already good enough when you walk in the door! Come on, let me show you.”
Busy Betty
by Reese Witherspoon - Xindi Yan
A New York Times bestseller!
From Academy Award-winning actress, founder, and bestselling author, Reese Witherspoon, comes Busy Betty, a story about a creative, curious, and exuberant young girl who has big plans and an even bigger heart.
Busy Betty has always been busy . . . even when she was just a baby!